South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Exemption of parents from payment of School Fees in Public Schools, 20054. Obligations of parents |
| (1) | A parent who wishes to be exempted from the payment of school fees for a child at a particular school must apply annually to the chairperson of the governing body in writing, by completing the form contained in Annexure B of these regulations, supplied by the principal. |
| (2) | An applicant must furnish such relevant further particulars as the governing body may request. |
| (3) | A parent qualifies for automatic exemption if he or she submits to the governing body sufficient proof of eligibility for such exemption by providing documentary evidence in the form of - |
| (a) | an affidavit; |
| (b) | a confirmation affidavit from a social worker or from any other competent authority; or |
| (c) | a court order. |